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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
3:30 pm – 5 pm 20th Anniversary of the Montessori School on Edgewood
20th Anniversary of the Montessori School on Edgewood
3:30pm - 5:00pm
20th Anniversary Tree Planting at MSOE Location:
6 – 9 pm Canceled
Quilt-As-You-Go
Quilt-As-You-Go
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Canceled (update: 9/30/26): Workshop for making quilted placemats Location:
6 – 7:30 pm The Hidden Power of Sleep
The Hidden Power of Sleep
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn about the power of sleep for your health, stress, and relationships with Dr. Wendy Troxel. Location:
6 – 8 pm First Thursday Sketch Night
First Thursday Sketch Night
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join New Haven Sketchers on the first Thursday of each month at Yale Art Gallery! Options to sketch in and around the museum depending on weather and your preferences. Meet by the couches in the lobby to start. Please note that only pencil is allowed inside, and you can get one at the front desk if needed. All ages and experiences welcome! Location:
7 – 10 pm Film: The Promised Land
Film: The Promised Land
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Free Andrzej Wajda Film Screening Location:
7 – 8 pm Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
Derby Neck Library - Virtual Author Talk: Courage, Choice, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction! |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
4 – 5:30 pm Day 2 - 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Montessori School on Edgewood
Day 2 - 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Montessori School on Edgewood
4:00pm - 5:30pm
20th Anniversary Photos Reveal Wall - Through the Years Location:
7 – 9 pm Film: Zoot Suit
Film: Zoot Suit
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Free Luis Valdez Film Screening Location:
8 – 9:30 pm Dont Tell Comedy! Comedy Set at Kehler Liddell Gallery
Dont Tell Comedy! Comedy Set at Kehler Liddell Gallery
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Enjoy a comedy set in our gallery setting Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 3 pm New Haven Comic & Collectible Spectacular
New Haven Comic & Collectible Spectacular
10:00am - 3:00pm
Comic Book & Toy Show! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
11 am – 7 pm Meowchella
Meowchella
11:00am - 7:00pm
Meowchella - GNHCP's 30th Anniversary Arts & Music Festival Location:
11 am – 8 pm GNHCP's "Meowchella" - Celebrate 30 years of supporting local cats!
GNHCP's "Meowchella" - Celebrate 30 years of supporting local cats!
11:00am - 8:00pm
Celebrate 30 years of saving local cats! Join GNHCP for our first-ever Meowchella festival—a full day of live music, local artists and vendors, food, family fun, and plenty of feline spirit. Location:
11 am – 5 pm Guilford Porchfest 2026
Guilford Porchfest 2026
11:00am - 5:00pm
On Saturday, October 3, porches, lawns, driveways, stoops, and other unexpected stages throughout downtown Guilford will come alive with music as Guilford Porchfest returns for its third year. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 60 Guilford musical acts will perform on more than 50 porches and other host sites, transforming downtown Guilford into one big, walkable celebration of fresh, local, live music and community. This event is FREE and open to the public. RAIN OR SHINE! Location:
11:30 am – 2:30 pm Day 3 - 20th Anniversary of the Montessori School on Edgewood Festival
Day 3 - 20th Anniversary of the Montessori School on Edgewood Festival
11:30am - 2:30pm
Day 3 - Montessori School on Edgewood 20th Anniversary Festival Location:
12 – 4 pm New Haven Chalk Art Festival
New Haven Chalk Art Festival
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Experience creativity in action at the 9th Annual New Haven Chalk Art Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of art, music, and community at The Shops at Yale! Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
2 – 4 pm The Healing Power of Art in the Aging Process
The Healing Power of Art in the Aging Process
2:00pm - 4:00pm
A panel discussion celebrating elderhood through theatre, Shakespeare, and comedy—exploring aging with imagination, presence, and joy. Location:
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Yale Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Concert
Yale Symphony Orchestra Season Opening Concert
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us on October 3rd at Woolsey Hall for an evening filled with powerful orchestral music, featuring guest soloist and YSO alumna violinist Heather Wittels. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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8 am – 2 pm 35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health
35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health
8:00am - 2:00pm
The 35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk event is planned for Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 8:00 am to 2 pm at Fowler Field in Milford, CT Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm Compassionfest
Compassionfest
10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a grassroots festival featuring more than 50 vendors and exhibitors, inspiring speakers, and activities for all ages. Location:
12 – 4 pm Canceled
Crochet Ghost
Crochet Ghost
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Beginner Crochet Ghost Workshop (Update: 9/30/26 - Canceled) Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Grant Writing Meetup
Grant Writing Meetup
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Work session for people who are writing grants.
2 – 4 pm Film: An Autumn Afternoon
Film: An Autumn Afternoon
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free 35mm Film Screening Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12:30 pm – 4 pm PaperScape Artworks Monday Papermaking Studio Time/Workshops
PaperScape Artworks Monday Papermaking Studio Time/Workshops
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Learn the art of hand papermaking. Location:
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Plane & Simple
Plane & Simple
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Woodworking Meetup Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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8 – 10 am GVCC WIN Council: PowHERful Conversations
GVCC WIN Council: PowHERful Conversations
8:00am - 10:00am
Celebrate the power of women in business! Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
6 – 8:30 pm Bluegrass Jam at the Museum - 1st Tuesday of every month
Bluegrass Jam at the Museum - 1st Tuesday of every month
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Bluegrass Jam Location:
7 – 8:30 pm Open Mic Surgery: A Poetry Open Mic
Open Mic Surgery: A Poetry Open Mic
7:00pm - 8:30pm
A welcoming weekly poetry mic Location:
7 – 9:30 pm Dance the social dances of Scotland.
Dance the social dances of Scotland.
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Enjoy dancing the social dances of Scotland. Come alone or with a friend. All dances taught. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Grant Writing Meetup
Grant Writing Meetup
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Grant Writing Meetup Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 2 pm "PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP" by Frank Bruckmann
"PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP" by Frank Bruckmann
10:00am - 2:00pm
Artist Frank Bruckmann presents a "PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP" Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Film: American Solitaire (2025)
Film: American Solitaire (2025)
5:30pm - 8:30pm
CT Veterans Legal Center presents "American Solitaire," a film that follows a soldier as he returns home. Location:
5:30 pm – 6 pm Evensong at Trinity
Evensong at Trinity
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Join us every Thursday at 5:30 pm for a brief service of sung prayer in the Anglican choral tradition. Location:
6 – 7:15 pm Reading the Signs of the Times: Being Human Today
Reading the Signs of the Times: Being Human Today
6:00pm - 7:15pm
To kick off the Eckhart Center's “Being Human in a Dehumanizing Age” series, Dr. Mary Kate Holman (Fairfield University) joins us for a conversation on reading the signs of the times today. Location:
7 – 8:45 pm Film: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
Film: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Free Luis Valdez Documentary Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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12 am – 12 pm WIN Council Entrepreneurial Grant
WIN Council Entrepreneurial Grant
12:00am - 12:00pm
Grant Application Due Date
7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
7 – 8:50 pm Film: The Usual Suspects
Film: The Usual Suspects
7:00pm - 8:50pm
Free 35mm Film Screening Location:
7:30 pm – 9:45 pm Yale Wind Ensemble (formerly Yale Concert Band) Opening Concert
Yale Wind Ensemble (formerly Yale Concert Band) Opening Concert
7:30pm - 9:45pm
Yale Wind Ensemble (formerly Yale Concert Band), Thomas C. Duffy, Music Director, will perform its opening concert on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Woolsey Hall (500 College Street, New Haven). Admission is free and no tickets or reservations are required. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location:
9:05 pm – 11 pm Film: Brick
Film: Brick
9:05pm - 11:00pm
Free 35mm Film Screening Location: |
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8:30 am – 3:30 pm Creatio: New England Arts Conference
Creatio: New England Arts Conference
8:30am - 3:30pm
Creatio Arts Conference Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 2 pm Holy Ghost Tent Revival
Holy Ghost Tent Revival
10:00am - 2:00pm
Come with an open heart and expectation for God’s presence, restoration, healing, breakthrough, and transformation. Worship • Prayer • The Word • Fellowship • Revival Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come ready to experience what God will do! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
11 am – 5 pm Redscroll Records Presents A Record Fair @ Counter Weight Brewing
Redscroll Records Presents A Record Fair @ Counter Weight Brewing
11:00am - 5:00pm
Redscroll Records Presents A Record Fair @ Counter Weight Brewing Location:
11 am – 2 pm MakeHaven Open House
MakeHaven Open House
11:00am - 2:00pm
MakeHaven guided tour Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
2 – 4 pm Film: La Bamba
Film: La Bamba
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free Luis Valdez Film Location:
2 – 4 pm Second Sundays
Second Sundays
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Woven bookmark making session Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
9:30 am – 12:30 pm Cheshire Academy Open House
Cheshire Academy Open House
9:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for an admissions event at Cheshire Academy, a college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9–12 and postgraduate.
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12:30 pm – 4 pm PaperScape Artworks Monday Papermaking Studio Time/Workshops
PaperScape Artworks Monday Papermaking Studio Time/Workshops
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Learn the art of hand papermaking. Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
7 – 9 pm Painting Successful Landscapes in Oil: A Live Demonstration with Shauna Shane
Painting Successful Landscapes in Oil: A Live Demonstration with Shauna Shane
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hamden Art League to Host Renowned Connecticut Artist Shauna Shane for Free Live Painting Demonstration Location:
7 – 8:30 pm Open Mic Surgery: A Poetry Open Mic
Open Mic Surgery: A Poetry Open Mic
7:00pm - 8:30pm
A welcoming weekly poetry mic Location:
7 – 9:30 pm Dance the social dances of Scotland.
Dance the social dances of Scotland.
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Enjoy dancing the social dances of Scotland. Come alone or with a friend. All dances taught. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
5 – 7 pm Exhibition Opening: Interwoven: Sounds and Visions from the World's Refugee Camps
Exhibition Opening: Interwoven: Sounds and Visions from the World's Refugee Camps
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for an opening reception at Miller Hall for the ISM's new retrospective exhibition of community art and traditional music, Interwoven: Sounds and Visions from the World’s Refugee Camps, featuring an artist talk. Reception begins at 5 p.m. and artist talk at 5:30 p.m. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
5 – 8 pm Film Screening & Panel Discussion: "Ghosts of a Lost Cause"
Film Screening & Panel Discussion: "Ghosts of a Lost Cause"
5:00pm - 8:00pm
A conversation about truth-telling in public spaces and movement-building. Location:
5:30 pm – 6 pm Evensong at Trinity
Evensong at Trinity
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Join us every Thursday at 5:30 pm for a brief service of sung prayer in the Anglican choral tradition. Location:
6 – 7:30 pm Sketchbook Social
Sketchbook Social
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Artists Meetup Location:
7 – 8:30 pm Film & Live Music: The Son of the Sheik
Film & Live Music: The Son of the Sheik
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Free Silent Film with Live Musical Accompaniment Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12 – 5 pm N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit KLG for a walk in the wild! NAMIBIA is a photo exhibit in the gallery until Nov 15. Come to the Opening Reception Oct 25 or during New Haven Open Studios Location:
7 – 8:30 pm Buddy Mondlock at The Occasional Coffee House
Buddy Mondlock at The Occasional Coffee House
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Buddy Mondlock sings the songs that have gained him a reputation as one of America's best. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
10 am – 4 pm 10th Annual Milford Artisan Market
10th Annual Milford Artisan Market
10:00am - 4:00pm
The 10th Annual Milford Artisan Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the Milford Green at 168-176 Broad Street in downtown Milford, CT Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12 – 6 pm ERECTOR SQUARE OPEN STUDIOS
ERECTOR SQUARE OPEN STUDIOS
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Erector Square Open Studios 2026 showcases 120 artists and creatives! Location:
12 – 5 pm N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit KLG for a walk in the wild! NAMIBIA is a photo exhibit in the gallery until Nov 15. Come to the Opening Reception Oct 25 or during New Haven Open Studios Location:
3 – 4:30 pm Children's Cookie Concert with Pianist Seiji Nakanishi
Children's Cookie Concert with Pianist Seiji Nakanishi
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Music concert for children ages 4+ Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 4 pm 10th Annual Milford Artisan Market
10th Annual Milford Artisan Market
10:00am - 4:00pm
The 10th Annual Milford Artisan Market will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the Milford Green at 168-176 Broad Street in downtown Milford, CT Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12 – 6 pm ERECTOR SQUARE OPEN STUDIOS
ERECTOR SQUARE OPEN STUDIOS
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Erector Square Open Studios 2026 showcases 120 artists and creatives! Location:
12 – 5 pm N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit KLG for a walk in the wild! NAMIBIA is a photo exhibit in the gallery until Nov 15. Come to the Opening Reception Oct 25 or during New Haven Open Studios Location:
1 – 4 pm Edgewood Park Day
Edgewood Park Day
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy Your Park on Edgewood Park Day! Location:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Coquí Duo: Free Chamber Music
Coquí Duo: Free Chamber Music
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Free violin and piano concert Location:
2 – 6:15 pm Film: Belfast, Maine
Film: Belfast, Maine
2:00pm - 6:15pm
Free 16mm Film Screening Location:
3 – 7:30 pm Introduction to Induction
Introduction to Induction
3:00pm - 7:30pm
Forging & Blacksmithing Basics Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12:30 pm – 4 pm PaperScape Artworks Monday Papermaking Studio Time/Workshops
PaperScape Artworks Monday Papermaking Studio Time/Workshops
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Learn the art of hand papermaking. Location:
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm Safeguarding Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Safeguarding Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Responding to Pope Leo's Magnifica Humanitas, Albertus faculty and a student respondent will explore the impact of A.I. on politics, education, labor, and human rights. Location: |
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9 am – 12 pm AllWorkCT Forum
AllWorkCT Forum
9:00am - 12:00pm
Join the 3rd annual AllWorkCT Forum on 10/20, 9 a.m.–noon, at the Sheraton Hartford South in Rocky Hill, CT. Explore inclusive hiring, hear inspiring speakers, and connect with leaders. Register free! Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
7 – 9 pm Whalley/Edgewood/Beaver Hills Community meeting
Whalley/Edgewood/Beaver Hills Community meeting
7:00pm - 9:00pm
The WEB Community Management Team keeps you informed about neighborhood events, quality of life concerns, and public safety.
7 – 8:30 pm Open Mic Surgery: A Poetry Open Mic
Open Mic Surgery: A Poetry Open Mic
7:00pm - 8:30pm
A welcoming weekly poetry mic Location:
7 – 9:30 pm Dance the social dances of Scotland.
Dance the social dances of Scotland.
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Enjoy dancing the social dances of Scotland. Come alone or with a friend. All dances taught. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
6 – 8 pm Elm City Freddy Fixer 2026 Parade Awards Ceremony
Elm City Freddy Fixer 2026 Parade Awards Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade Committee, Inc. will host its 2026 Parade Awards Ceremony to recognize and celebrate the outstanding winners and participants of the 61st Annual Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade. The ceremony will bring together parade participants, families, supporters, and members of the Elm City community for an evening honoring excellence, creativity, community spirit, and pride while continuing the more than six-decade legacy of the Freddy Fixer Parade. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
5:30 pm – 6 pm Evensong at Trinity
Evensong at Trinity
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Join us every Thursday at 5:30 pm for a brief service of sung prayer in the Anglican choral tradition. Location:
6 – 11:30 pm 2026 Scholarship and Awards Ceremony
2026 Scholarship and Awards Ceremony
6:00pm - 11:30pm
NABLEO’s three-day "Policing With Precision and Purpose" conference being held at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale will culminate with their 2026 SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS CEREMONIES held on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12 – 5 pm N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit KLG for a walk in the wild! NAMIBIA is a photo exhibit in the gallery until Nov 15. Come to the Opening Reception Oct 25 or during New Haven Open Studios Location:
7 – 11 pm Adam's House Dancing with the Stars: First Responder Edition
Adam's House Dancing with the Stars: First Responder Edition
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Dancing with the Stars: First Responder Edition is Adam's House annual fundraiser that brings our community together to support free grief education programming for grieving children, teens and adults in CT. Location:
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
10:30 am – 12 pm Hiking Yoga at Housatonic Overlook
Hiking Yoga at Housatonic Overlook
10:30am - 12:00pm
Hiking yoga with beautiful fall views. Take your yoga practice off the mat and onto the trail! Location:
12 – 4 pm Handcrafted pens
Handcrafted pens
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Turning Workshop Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12 – 5 pm N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit KLG for a walk in the wild! NAMIBIA is a photo exhibit in the gallery until Nov 15. Come to the Opening Reception Oct 25 or during New Haven Open Studios Location:
1 – 3 pm Marble & Make
Marble & Make
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Leather Marbling Workshop Location:
2 – 8 pm Halloween Hoopla Vendor Fair and Movie
Halloween Hoopla Vendor Fair and Movie
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Halloween Hoopla is a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration that’s perfect for all ages! Location:
2 – 3 pm Author Talk with Justin Garson
Author Talk with Justin Garson
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Justin Garson will discuss his book, "The Madness Pill: One Doctor's Quest to Understand Schizophrenia." Location:
7 – 9:30 pm Cafe au Tease: Halloween Burlesque!
Cafe au Tease: Halloween Burlesque!
7:00pm - 9:30pm
CAFÉ AU TEASE is New Haven's signature burlesque in the round show, an up-close and interactive experience in warm company and with some of CT's hottest performers. Location:
7 – 11 pm Elm Shakespeare Company Second Annual Masquerade Gala and Auction
Elm Shakespeare Company Second Annual Masquerade Gala and Auction
7:00pm - 11:00pm
7:30 – 10:30: The Main Event. The main event features dancing with a DJ, light evening fare, libations, a costume contest, and an exciting live auction at the center of the night. 10:30 – 11:30: The After Party. Unmask your inner rock star with Live Band Karaoke, savor late-night nosh, and keep the revelry alive until the very last note.
8 – 10:30 pm August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Chicago, 1927. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of a blistering recording session as the legendary “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, and her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, are caught in a fiery battle of wills over control of her music exposing the emotional and economic exploitation faced by Black artists in America. An exploration of dreams deferred, cultural identity, and the power of the blues, August Wilson’s electrifying masterpiece, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, returns in a brand-new production more than 40 years after it first raised the roof of the American theater in its world premiere at Yale Rep. August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains themes of anti-Black racism and includes racial slurs, profanity, and moments of violence and sexual content. This production also includes the use of theatrical cigarettes which are tobacco- and nicotine-free, haze, moments of bright light and loud sound. Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 4:30 pm Craft a Cutting Board
Craft a Cutting Board
10:00am - 4:30pm
Woodworking Workshop Location:
10 am – 4:30 pm Create a Hand-Tufted Rug
Create a Hand-Tufted Rug
10:00am - 4:30pm
Rug Tufting Beginner Workshop Location:
12 – 3 pm Knot Just Knitting
Knot Just Knitting
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Textiles Meetup Location:
12 – 6 pm Octoberfest 2026
Octoberfest 2026
12:00pm - 6:00pm
St. Michael's is holding its annual Octoberfest this Sunday, October 25 from 12:00 to 6:00pm This is a well-attended and enjoyed occasion by all attendees. The tickets are $ 25.00 per person. Location:
12 – 4 pm OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
OPEN STUDIOS @ CITY
12:00pm - 4:00pm
15 City Gallery Members Part of 2026 OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN Location:
12 – 5 pm N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit KLG for a walk in the wild! NAMIBIA is a photo exhibit in the gallery until Nov 15. Come to the Opening Reception Oct 25 or during New Haven Open Studios Location:
1 – 5 pm LibreLocal
LibreLocal
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Open Source software Meetup Location:
2 – 5 pm Opening Reception: NAMIBIA by PenRod Studios
Opening Reception: NAMIBIA by PenRod Studios
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Penrhyn+Rod Cook returned to Africa in 2025 to Namibia, a magnificent country woven from a tapestry of nature, culture, and history. Join us for the Opening Reception to witness the wild and beauty in person! Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
12:30 pm – 4 pm PaperScape Artworks Monday Papermaking Studio Time/Workshops
PaperScape Artworks Monday Papermaking Studio Time/Workshops
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Learn the art of hand papermaking. Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
7 – 8:30 pm Open Mic Surgery: A Poetry Open Mic
Open Mic Surgery: A Poetry Open Mic
7:00pm - 8:30pm
A welcoming weekly poetry mic Location:
7 – 9:30 pm Dance the social dances of Scotland.
Dance the social dances of Scotland.
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Enjoy dancing the social dances of Scotland. Come alone or with a friend. All dances taught. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
5 – 6 pm Artist Talk | Shadows in Nature: Renowned Painter Sean Scully on the Enduring Legacy of John Constable
Artist Talk | Shadows in Nature: Renowned Painter Sean Scully on the Enduring Legacy of John Constable
5:00pm - 6:00pm
In this special conversation at the Yale Center for British Art, acclaimed British painter Sean Scully will join Martina Droth, Paul Mellon Director of the YCBA, to reflect on Constable’s work and legacy while also offering insights and reflections into his own artistic practice. Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
5 – 7 pm 2026-27 James R. Brudner '83 Memorial Prize and Lectures: Catherine Opie
2026-27 James R. Brudner '83 Memorial Prize and Lectures: Catherine Opie
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Catherine Opie will receive the Yale Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies 2026-27 James R. Brudner '83 Memorial Prize and will be in conversation with Elle Pérez on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Sudler Recital Hall (100 Wall Street, 2nd floor). Location:
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Intro to Sewing
Intro to Sewing
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Beginner Sewing Machine Workshop Location:
5:30 pm – 6 pm Evensong at Trinity
Evensong at Trinity
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Join us every Thursday at 5:30 pm for a brief service of sung prayer in the Anglican choral tradition. Location:
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Skip the Small Talk Night at East Rock Brewing: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Skip the Small Talk Night at East Rock Brewing: Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
So let’s ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING about it and talk to other human beings! Location:
7 – 8:15 pm Film: I Walked with a Zombie
Film: I Walked with a Zombie
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Free 35mm Film Screening Location:
7:30 pm – 9 pm Silent Movie with live organ accompaniment
Silent Movie with live organ accompaniment
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Silent Movie: Phantom of the Opera (1925) with live organ accompaniment by Shari Lucas. October 29th at 7:30 pm at Trinity Church on the Green. Free admission with donations accepted to the organ restoration fund; concessions available for purchase. Location:
8:30 pm – 10 pm Film: Black Zombie
Film: Black Zombie
8:30pm - 10:00pm
Free Documentary Film Screening Location: |
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7 – 8:30 am Centered Yoga
Centered Yoga
7:00am - 8:30am
All level yoga followed by a grounding ritual $10 suggested donation Location:
9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
11:30 am – 4:30 pm Writing About Music Symposium
Writing About Music Symposium
11:30am - 4:30pm
Three conversations with music writers Location:
12 – 5 pm N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit KLG for a walk in the wild! NAMIBIA is a photo exhibit in the gallery until Nov 15. Come to the Opening Reception Oct 25 or during New Haven Open Studios Location:
6 – 10 pm Am Abend - Live Music at American Legion in Windham, CT
Am Abend - Live Music at American Legion in Windham, CT
6:00pm - 10:00pm
New Connecticut-based band Am Abend make their debut at the American Legion in Windham Location: |
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9 am – 7 pm OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
OPEN STUDIOS NEW HAVEN 2026
9:00am - 7:00pm
Open studios and art events across the city all through October! Location:
10 am – 5 pm “Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
“Pronounced Ah-Beetz” Exhibit at New Haven Museum
10:00am - 5:00pm
You’ll find something to feed your personal pizza passion in the new exhibit “Pronounced Ah-Beetz,” open now at the New Haven Museum (NHM) through October 2027. newhavenmuseum.org Location:
12 – 5 pm N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
N A M I B I A, by PenRod Studio
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit KLG for a walk in the wild! NAMIBIA is a photo exhibit in the gallery until Nov 15. Come to the Opening Reception Oct 25 or during New Haven Open Studios Location: |